What is another word for merluccius?
Pronunciation: [mɜːlˈuːt͡ʃɪəs] (IPA) 
Merluccius is a genus of fish that belongs to the family Merlucciidae. The common name for Merluccius is hake, but there are several synonyms for this fish. In Latin, Merluccius is also referred to as Merlucius, and in Spanish it is known as merluza. The fish is also called white hake, silver hake, and New England hake. In some regions, Merluccius is known as whiting, although this name is also used for several other fish species. Regardless of the name it goes by, Merluccius is a popular food fish and is widely consumed around the world.
